MidTerm
According to your text book, a theme in ______________ life involves strong religious beliefs and a close relationship with the church. Many families consider the church to be a part of the extended family.
African American
According to your text book, four general commonalities exist among _________________: importance of extended family, role flexibility, high respect for older adults, and strong religious beliefs and a close relationship with the church.
African Americans
This type of parenting is where the parents are more rigid - almost as if a drill sergeant - can lead to hostility in children.
Authoritarian
_______________ is a parenting style that attempts to shape or control a child's behavior with a set of absolute standards.
Authoritarian
_____________________ parenting is seen as more ideal and valued as this parenting style tends to encourage structure, and firmness with rules, but it does not restrict the child in any way.
Authoritative
A social worker acting as a ____________ identifies the needs as well as the barriers of their clients.
Case manager
____________________ is the most widely used term used to describe the social work relationship.
Client
_____________ is essential in the social work world as there are numerous treatment approaches and intervention strategies available for clients.
Competence
According to the Religious Habits of U.S. Teens Pew Research Center article in your module, most U.S. teens (ages 13 to 17) do not share the religiousaffiliation of their parents or legal guardians.
False
According to your textbook, minority refers only to a statistical measure.
False
Agreement among scholars have lead the social work profession to use a more specialist approach in small towns (Lohmann, 2012; Waltman, 2013).
False
Collaboration with agencies is not a vital part of indirect practice.
False
Social workers may accept goods or services from clients as payment for professional services.
False
Social workers may disclose identifying information when discussing clients for teaching or training purposes.
False
Step-family refers to the dynamics of a re-married couple who have children and all share DNA.
False
The NASW Code of Ethics specifies which values, principles, and standards are most important and ought to outweigh others in instances when they conflict.
False
At what point should a social worker report suspected child abuse?
Report the suspected abuse immediately to the Division of Aging or call law enforcement
Human trafficking is defined as the act of recruiting, harboring, transporting, providing, or obtaining a person for labor services or commercial sex acts through force, fraud, or coercion; for the purpose of exploitation, involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery
True
____________ communities are those settings involving metropolitan areas with an increase in population density, a decrease in general size, and an increase in access to social services for its population.
Urban
___________________ abuse is anything said or done that is hurtful or threatening to a child and is the most difficult form of maltreatment to identify.
emotional or verbal
Social workers should under no circumstances ____________________________, whether such contact is consensual or forced.
engage in sexual activities, engage in sexual activities, inappropriate sexual communications through the use of technology or in person, have sexual contact with current clients
According to your text book, General definition(s) of culture include:
-A configuration of learned behaviors and results of behavior whose component elements are shared and transmitted by the members of a particular society (Linton, 1945) -Learned and shared human patterns or models for living; day-to-day living patterns, these patterns and models pervade all aspects of human social interaction -The shared knowledge and schemes created by a set of people for perceiving, interpreting, expressing, and responding to the social realities around them (Lederach, 1995)
Discuss why a code of ethics important for the social work profession. Be specific.
-Identification of core social work values -Summary of broad ethical principles and specific ethical standards that should be used to guide social work practice -A pathway for new social workers to the profession's ethical principles and standards, mission, and values -Identification of conflicting professional obligations and ethical uncertainties -Articulation of standards to which members of the profession can hold social workers accountable -Provision of ethical standards to which the public can hold social workers accountable
Key Differences exist between a social work bachelor's degree and a social work master's degree. These include:
-Master's degree programs focus on developing clinical assessment and management skills and prepare students for work in a more targeted areas depending on the student's interest. -MSW graduates typically earn a significantly higher salaries than BSW graduates. -Individuals with a BSW degree tend to be employed in entry level jobs such as case workers.
According to your text book, gender minorities can be identified and grouped according to different categories(s).
-People whose social expression does not conform to relevant cultural norms and expectations of gender. -People whose inter self-identity does not match gender assigned at birth -People whose gender expression (or socially assigned gender) does not match gender assigned at birth
According to the article in your module titled "Social Workers' Suggestions for Effective Rural Practice," suggestion (s) by participants included the need to:
-Understand that nearly everything is connected. -Adjust to a slower pace of community and change -Span the disconnections of geographic distances and professional isolation.
According to the article in your module titled "SOCIAL WORKERS COMING TO ALL KANSAS CITY POLICE STATIONS," The KCPD social workers' primary function is to provide support and act as a resource for officers through _____________________.
-community outreach -support -service referrals
Kayla is a social worker. She is working with a family. Some of the areas she should note and strive to respect are ________________________.
-culture -intergenerational relationships -religious beliefs
The rise of industrialization has led to a migration from rural communities to urban ones, resulting in a population shift between the two areas where urban areas hold the majority of the population. This, in term, leads to an increase in problems in:
-higher crime rates -increase in migrant and immigrant populations -differences in socioeconomic status
Examples of neglect may include:
-leaving child/children unattended -allowing the child to rummage for food -dressing children inadequately for weather
According to the Mississippi CPS website, a report of suspected abuse may be made:
-online -by phone -using the CPS app
Challenges for social workers working in rural areas include:
-trained and licensed individuals -monetary funds -available locations
According to the article in your module titled "SOCIAL WORKERS COMING TO ALL KANSAS CITY POLICE STATIONS," The KCPD social workers will:
-work with juveniles in detention -work with the Municipal Court -build a diverse network of community resources.
According to your text book, __________ It is the word used to describe the cultural identity of a person. It's important not to make assumptions about an individual's values and expectations simply because that person belongs to a different group.
Ethnicity
According to your text book, ______________ denotes groups, such as Irish, Fijian, or Sioux, for example, that share a common identity-based ancestry, language, or culture.
Ethnicity
According to your book, ____________________ is a commonly used word in circles where ethnicity, inter-ethnic relations, and similar social issues are of concern.
Ethnocentrism
Write a two paragraph reflection of what you learned that is important for social workers regarding family structure, cultural variations, language, customs and beliefs.
Ethnocentrism is the practice of judging another culture by the standards of one's own culture. We think that our way of living is normal, and others isn't, but they think the same thing about us. After reading this chapter, I learned how extremely different we are from other cultures and religions. I never knew that in Islamic cultures, physical contact between people of opposite sex was forbidden, we shake each other's hands and that's a sign of a greet. I also did not know that prolonged eye contact was considered impolite in African and Asian cultures, to us that's correct and polite. Never assume and stereotype anyone from another culture. When speaking to people of different cultures, speak clearly, a little slower and at a normal volume. In hospital areas, I thought that the food depended on just the health, I never would have thought it had anything to do with cultural beliefs. It is said in the Standards and Indicators for Cultural Competence, "Social workers should have a knowledge base of their clients' cultures and be able to demonstrate competence in the provision of services that are sensitive to clients' cultures and to differences among people and cultural groups."
Describe one program that assists Mississippians in poverty (name of program, eligibility and services provided).
Food Stamps, also known as Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), is a federal nutritional program that provides assistance to lower income families. There are three federal tests that each household must pass in order to be eligible for food stamps, however, some forms of eligibility can vary from state to state. The three tests are mostly based on income and assets. SNAP counts any cash that is received, before taxes, both earned and unearned, as income. SNAP counts anything that can aid the household as assets, however, most states relax asset standards by not including cars and homes. The three tests include results based on gross monthly income, net income, and assets. When considering gross income, a household must meet or be below 130 percent of the poverty line; the poverty line is set higher for bigger families and lower for smaller families. Net income is known as the household income that is brought in before any taxes are taken out. This income must be below the poverty line. Assets must fall below a certain limit based on the age of individuals and individuals in the household. The lower the income and asset value, the higher the amount of benefits a household will receive. The maximum benefits a family of three will get is $740. The bigger the household, the higher the benefit amount will go. If the gross and net income of a household is equal to or lower than the poverty line, and the asset value of a household is lower than the set amount, the household will be eligible for food stamps, or SNAP.
According to your textbook, many _____________ families stress the importance of spirituality and religion. Catholicism is a defining role for family and gender roles.
Hispanic
Broker
In this role social workers assess the needs of the individual while also taking into account the client's overall capacity and motivation to use available resources.
_________________ is generally when the social worker is involved in activities that consist with facilitating change through programs and policies.
Indirect practice
Child Protection Services, or CPS, is a segment within the Department of Health and Human Services.
True
In Mississippi which of the following are requirements to foster to adopt a child?
Legally single persons or legally married couples
________________ can be defined as a form of negligence which occurs when a licensed social worker is not consistent with the professions' Code of Ethics, standards of care, and is negligent to his or her legal duties and obligations (Reamer, 2006). Often this involves poor delivery of services or a social worker failing to meet the standard of care at his or her agency.
Malpractice
Many professional positions in today's social work career opportunities now require a ____________________ degree.
Masters
According to your text book, women are the dominant players in family and home. Men are considered to be the economic providers among which group?
Muslims
Ethical decision-making takes skill and practice, and is a never-ending process.
True
Of special note in ____________ communities is the potential of dual relationships between the Social Worker and their clientele. These relationships refer to the proximity of Social Workers living and working in the same environment, where clients may be neighbors or members of similar social groups.
Rural
These areas are usually characterized by a lack of formal resources which includes the services of private social entities.
Rural
One key skill necessary for becoming a social worker is _________________. This starts with getting to know yourself and requires clarifying one's own values and assumptions.
Self-Awareness
______________ abuse is any inappropriate touching by a friend, family member, anyone having ongoing contact with the child, and/or a stranger.
Sexual
The ethical principles of NASW are based on the __________ core values of social work.
Six
Researcher
Social workers acting in this capacity are able to utilize the knowledge they have obtained through gathering and examining the research to inform their practice interventions (Grinnell & Unrau, 2010).
critical thinking
Social workers use these skills on a daily basis to problem solve issues. These skills include the ability to ask thoughtful and appropriate questions aimed at empowering others to find their own solutions.
A code of ethics cannot guarantee ethical behavior.
True
A theme that characterizes Native American culture is that of harmony with nature.
True
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the minimum pre-requisite needed to gain employment in the social work profession is a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW
True
According to the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the purpose of the social work profession is to "promote human and community well-being";
True
According to the article in your module titled "Social Workers' Suggestions for Effective Rural Practice," authors offered that "Focus group participants offered much rich information about social work practice across the rural divide. They recommended that social workers in rural areas engage in ongoing community practice assessment and intervention, deal with high rates of poverty and scarce resources, use abundant informal community resources, and adjust to a slower pace of community and change."
True
According to your book, everyone is ethnocentric and there is no way not to be ethnocentric.
True
According to your text book, Competency is important as social workers must attend to their own perspectives about their own cultural identity and how the client may view the social worker. Social workers should respect the views of clients and not attempt to "convert" them to a point of view held by the social worker.
True
According to your text book, two people can identify their ethnicity as American, yet their races may be black and white.
True
According to your textbook, it is important that social workers understand that specific variations exist within the many sub-groups of ethnicity and culture.
True
According to your textbook, social workers are expected to work ethically and effectively with religion and spirituality as relevant to clients and their communities and to refrain from negative discrimination based on religious or nonreligious beliefs.
True
All social workers should continually seek cultural knowledge; through education and direct interaction.
True
In accordance with Section 43-21-105 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated, "Abused Child means a child whose parent, guardian or custodian or any person responsible for his care or support, whether legally obligated to do so or not, has caused or allowed to be caused upon said child sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, emotional abuse, mental injury, non-accidental physical injury or other maltreatment. Provided, however that physical discipline, including spanking, performed on a child by a parent, guardian or custodian in a reasonable manner shall not be deemed abuse under this section."
True
In an urban environment, an increase in population comes a rise in disparities between socioeconomic status.
True
Like many other helping professions such as nursing, counseling, teaching, and psychiatry, social work has ethical guidelines that help direct us in our work.
True
Mississippi state law requires anyone who suspects that a person under 18 is being trafficked to report it to the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services.
True
Social workers should inform clients when a real or potential conflict of interest arises.
True
Social workers should not solicit private information from or about clients except for compelling professional reasons.
True
Social workers who believe that a colleague has acted unethically should seek resolution by discussing their concerns with the colleague when feasible and when such discussion is likely to be productive.
True
The CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards, which gives students the opportunity to demonstrate and integrate social work knowledge and skills in various practice settings.
True
The Mississippi Child Protective Services has an app that can be downloaded to report suspected abuse.
True
Limited resources also mean that rural social workers often practice in isolation, without direct supervision and with difficulty accessing continuing educational materials. As such, it is important that social workers play a(n) _____________ role in expanding professional development and continue advocating for best practices.
active
A social worker as a/an ___________ seeks to protect client's rights and ensure access and utilization of services they are entitled to receive.
advocate
In an effort to better prepare new social workers to respond to these new challenges and social issues, the CSWE adopted a ________________ framework.
competency-based education
While social workers and other front line workers are required by law to report suspected child abuse in Mississippi, state law also requires that _____________ who suspects abuse to report to the proper authorities.
anyone
At the BSW level, direct practice is primarily done as a _________________.
case worker
According to your textbook, _______________________ is a key characteristic important to social workers, enabling them to function effectively in diverse cultural interactions and similarities within, among, and between groups.
cultural competence
______________ is when the social worker works directly with an individual, family, or group of people.
direct practice
Even after defining social work and identifying the purpose of the social work profession, there continues to be some misalignment among the profession with the overall mission of social work. One area to note is that the ____________ continues to expand.
diversity of client systems
There are times when a social worker is required to break the confidentiality rule. These circumstances are the only time that a social worker is legally obligated to breach confidentiality agreements and must be taken very serious. This is known as _________________.
duty to report.
This term encompasses the grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and more.
extended family
_______________ are the foundation of society.
families
The first meeting with a client (s) is a critical point in establishing a __________________.
good helping relationship
According to the Pew Research article, Religion & Public Life, in this week's module, government restrictions in 2018 were at their __________ level since 2007, when Pew Research Center began tracking these trends.
highest
The inception of the social work profession in the United States can be traced back to the ____________ beginning with charity work performed by local churches and communities seeing to meet the needs of the poor.
late 1800's
The NASW Code of Ethics is a ___________ document and will continue to be adjusted as new developments and issues arise. Therefore, as a social worker, you are responsible __________________________________.
living document---to stay updated on all changes that are made and apply them to your practice.
It is common that social workers act as _________________ as conflict is the root of many areas of social work.
mediators and negotiators
Social workers respect and ___________________________.
promote the right of clients to self-determination
According to your book, _______________is the word used to describe the physical characteristics of a person.
race
Social workers acting as ________________ have been given a major role in the assessment of needs and risks over a variety of client groups.
risk assessors
One of the drawbacks/limitations to the article in your module titled "Social Workers' Suggestions for Effective Rural Practice," indicated _____________.
small sample size and lack of input from rural consumers
At the MSW level, direct practice is usually done in the role of ______________.
the therapist or counselor
As a social worker, you are a mandated reporter and have a legal obligation to report to the designated authority if a client disclosed any of the following:
they are going to harm or kill another person or indications of outrages against humanity, abuse or neglect of a child, disabled person or senior citizen (vulnerable person), have a plan to commit suicide and admit to wanting to commit suicide
Social workers' primary goal is _______________________.
to help people in need, address social problems
_________________ parenting can take on many forms, but in every form the parents do not involve themselves in their child's lives.
uninvolved
Social workers in _______________ environments will find considerable job opportunities in both the public and the private sectors as opposed to _____________ environments.
urban; rural
Social workers should provide services to clients only in the context of a professional relationship based, when appropriate, on valid informed consent. This includes__________________.
use clear and understandable language to inform clients of the purpose of the services, risks related to the services, limits to services because of the requirements of a third-party payer
Social workers may disclose confidential information when appropriate with ____________________________________.
valid consent from a client or a person legally authorized to consent on behalf of a client.
To be effective, social workers need strong:
verbal communication skills, non verbal communication skills, empathy rather than sympathy
Social workers practice ________________ and develop and enhance their professional expertise.
within their areas of competence
